DISAPPOINTED Paul Arnison last night warned teammate Jon Bass that he is determined to win back his place in the Hartlepool United starting line-up.

The right wing-back, who lost out to new boy Bass against Mansfield Town on Saturday, admits to being frustrated at sitting on the bench.

However, Arnison is not going to take manager Chris Turner's decision lying down and he will be fighting to prove that he is the man to get up and down the flank.

"I wasn't happy when I was not playing in the first match," said the 23-year-old, who is looking forward to this weekend's clash at Shrewsbury Town.

"But you just have to get on with it; that's what happens when you have a big and good squad.

"I wasn't the only one in that boat. Anth Lormor, Taffy Anthony Williams and Sharpy James Sharp all felt the same way.

"But I'm just focusing on knuckling down and fighting to get back my place.

"I have just got to keep my head up and work as hard as I can. Then when my chance comes along I have got to take it.

"I might have to be patient but there's 50-odd matches and there will be injuries and suspensions, my time will come."

Meanwhile, Pool's clash with Hull City on September 1 has had to be postponed due to the Tigers' international call-ups.

Hull's Theodore Whitmore, Ian Goodison (both Jamaica) and Julian Johnsson (Faroe Islands) have all be selected for their respectivecountries.

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